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American couple killed in Mexico, found shot in pickup truck: officials
Two Americans from California are dead after being found shot in a pickup truck in Mexico, officials said.
Authorities located Gloria Ambriz, 50, and Rafael Cardona, 53, while responding to a report of a shooting in Angamacutiro in the western state of Michoacán on Wednesday night, according to Fox News affiliate, KTTV, citing the state attorney general’s office.
The couple, who were on vacation visiting family, was traveling in a black 2016 Ford Platinum pickup truck when gunmen opened fire near an intersection.
Ambriz was pronounced dead on the scene, while Cardona succumbed to his injuries shortly after being transported to a hospital in Puruándiro, officials said.
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The Michoacán State Attorney General’s Office has launched an investigation into the murders of California couple Gloria Ambriz, 50, and Rafael Cardona, 53, who were attacked while on vacation. (KVTV)
Investigators have recovered ballistic evidence from the scene, which is being analyzed as part of the ongoing investigation.
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The attorney general’s office has assembled a team of prosecutors, police, and forensic experts to determine the motive and identify those responsible for the killings.
Students and workers of the Faculty of Law of the UNAM wave flags of Mexico in Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico. (Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The unexpected deaths of the two Californian visitors add to safety concerns in Mexico.
Michoacán is listed as a “do not travel” spot in Mexico, according to the U.S. State Department.
“Violent crime – such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery – is widespread and common in Mexico,” the federal agency noted. “The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in many areas of Mexico, as travel by U.S. government employees to certain areas is prohibited or restricted. In many states, local emergency services are limited outside the state capital or major cities.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to the U.S. State Department for comment.
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The Montana Department of Environmental Quality is reminding the public to check the harmful algal bloom map ahead of the holiday weekend.
HABs can discharge toxins that may be harmful to humans and animals.
If you suspect a HAB, stay out of the water, including your furry friends. Don’t allow dogs to drink from the water or lick their fur if you suspect they came in contact with affected water.
Officials say avoid swimming in areas where the water looks discolored and resembles spilled paint, pea soup or grass clippings.
A list of reported HABs in the past week was provided by the Montana DEQ:
- Lake Helena Causeway and Fishing Access Site, Lewis & Clark County (confirmed 6/25/2026)
- Canyon Ferry Reservoir at Duck Creek Campground, Broadwater County (confirmed 6/24/2026)
- Cooney Reservoir, Carbon County (confirmed 6/23/2026)
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality posted the following on Facebook:
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — We’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday this weekend, and that means looking at some of the people who helped build our country into what it is today.
One group with a large impact on the country, including Nevada, is the Chinese.
In fact, Chinese-Americans were involved in mining in Nevada, and an exhibit at the Clark County Government Center is showcasing their contributions.
Dr. Zhida Song-James, curator of the exhibit, and Moon Xia, vice president of the Nevada Chinese American Association, joined us to share more about this part of Nevada history.
The exhibit is on display now through July 16.
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